Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Kristen Gelinas #42178 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Steady Progress with Remarkable Consistency Kristen Gelinas delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Boulderthon 5K, finishing with an elapsed time of 28:00 for an overall pace of 9:01 min/mile. Her strategic pacing enabled her to move up the ranks, finishing 286th overall and an impressive 11th in her division (F40-44) out of a competitive field of 1972 participants. A shining point was the steady improvement in her split times. Starting with a 9:40 min/mile for the first segment, Kristen increased her pace to 9:16 by the second mile and further improved to 9:04 by the third. Her ability to increase speed as the race progressed is noteworthy. To build on this consistency, focusing on an even faster start could further enhance her overall performance. Maintaining this momentum can lead to even better results moving forward.